Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Join us for two exciting shows opening Friday, April 1. Armando Pedroso’s painting exhibit will take place in the 2nd floor gallery, and Jason Messinger’s painting exhibit will be in the 3rd floor gallery. Cash bar available. $5 suggested donation. Both shows run from 4/1 – 5/17. Armando[Read More…]
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Park Forest One of More Than 430 Illinois Communities Receiving Top Honors for Maintaining Water Fluoride Levels
Park Forest Recognized For At Least 15 Consecutive Years of Achievement SPRINGFIELD, Ill.–(ENEWSPF)–March 23, 2011. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) along with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) today presented fluoridation awards to 433 community water systems for maintaining state mandated fluoride levels every month in 2010. The[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Sues Springfield Travel Agent Over Alleged Vacation Trip Scam
Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–March 23, 2011. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today filed suit against a Springfield woman for soliciting thousands of dollars from Sangamon County consumers for trips that were abruptly canceled and not refunded. Madigan’s suit seeks to bar the business owner from the travel business and obtain restitution for consumers. Madigan[Read More…]
Durbin: Cuts to Head Start Will Devastate Low-Income Families and Stunt Economic Recovery
AURORA–(ENEWSPF)–March 23, 2011. Thousands of low-income children and their families will lose critical access to education, health, and support service programs as the result of drastic federal spending cuts passed by the House of Representatives, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) said today in Aurora. Funding for comprehensive early childhood services,[Read More…]
Statement by the White House Press Secretary on Ending Violence Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 23, 2011. President Obama believes that advancing the human rights of minorities and the marginalized is a fundamental American value. The President was pleased to announce during his trip to Brazil that he and President Rousseff agreed to promote respect for the human rights of lesbian, gay,[Read More…]
Joint Statement on the Rights of LGBT Persons at the UN Human Rights Council
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 23, 2011. At the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva 85 countries joined a Joint Statement entitled “Ending Acts of Violence and Related Human Rights Violations Based On Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity.” This follows previous statements on the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and[Read More…]
Durbin to Chair First-Ever Hearing on the Civil Rights of American Muslims
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 22, 2011. Assistant Senate Majority Leader Dick Durbin (D-IL) announced today that he will hold the first-ever Congressional hearing on the civil rights of American Muslims on Tuesday, March 29, 2011. The hearing will be the first hearing before the Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and[Read More…]
Low Cost Rabies Vaccine & Microchip Clinic
Cook County, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cook County Commissioner Joan Patricia Murphy announces clinics providing low cost rabies vaccines and microchips for dogs, cats and ferrets. The clinic is for Cook County Residents only and will be held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays beginning March 23 continuing through November 9, from 10 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. at various locations[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Major Agreement to Advance High-Speed Rail in Illinois
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 22, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today announced a $685 million agreement to begin construction on the next phase of high-speed rail between Chicago and St. Louis. The federally funded project will create an estimated 6,200 direct and indirect jobs and move Illinois one step closer to faster trains and[Read More…]
Jackson: College Scholarships Available Through Congressional Black Caucus Foundation
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 22, 2011. The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation recently announced the availability of Strive for Excellence scholarships eligible to current college students and those preparing to enter. The office of Congressman Jesse L. Jackson, Jr. encourages residents of the 2nd Congressional District to consider applying. The deadline is April[Read More…]
